SOUTHERN GROUNDS COFFEE HOUSE

Name: SOUTHERN GROUNDS COFFEE HOUSE
Address: 695 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL, 33701, US
Rating: 91.8

695 CENTRAL AVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33701

License #6218772

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91.8 Grade B / 100

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SOUTHERN GROUNDS COFFEE HOUSE in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 2 critical, 5 major, 1 minor.

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[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with dried food debris.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training certificate for Lucas L. Completion date of 7/23/2025 through FLRA SafeStaff. No other training could be provided for the other two employee present engaging with food or in food preparation.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pitcher stored inside hand handsink at end of cook line across from walk in cooler. Inspector removed item and discussed with employee.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 2/1/2026.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles of dark pink and light pink liquid substance stored at three compartment sink in front counter area. Dark pink liquid substance stored at mop handsink. Bottles were labeled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw shelled egg whites, raw shelled pulled eggs, French toast egg wash, and raw shelled eggs stored above hard boiled eggs, white rice, and coleslaw inside reach in cooler on cook line across from stove top burners. Container of raw lamb and raw ground beef stored over container of portioned cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler. Discussed with kitchen employee and items we moved.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand handsink at end of cook line across from walk in cooler. Bottle of soap stocked.

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